HARARAT VERSION 1 - LIBYAN SPICE BLEND

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Hararat Version 1 - Libyan Spice Blend image

This is a common seasoning in Libya. I was surprised that there isn't a recipe for it on zaar (though it could have another name...I'm certainly no expert). I found this recipe online (http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-hararat). I must admit that I have never made this before - and that this particular recipe is a bit annoying as you have to grind everything in a spice/coffee grinder or I suppose a mortar and pestle if you're ambitious. I am posting a different version that uses pre-ground spices. Feel free to multiply this recipe to make any amount you wish.

Provided by Georgiapea

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into 4 pieces each
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons dried chilies
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick frying pan to medium heat (do NOT add oil) and add your spices.
  • Stir constantly until the aroma intensifies. Depending on how hot your pan is this could take a few minutes - just don't let them burn.
  • Add to spice grinder/coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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